Arts & Humanities Vocabulary

A high-pitched vocal or instrumental range; also a female singer with the highest voice range.

A small, lightly constructed harpsichord popular in the 16th to 18th centuries.

A group of lines forming a unit in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Represented in a simplified or decorative form rather than realistic, often for artistic effect.

Involving or using subtraction as a means of processing or creating.

Seeking or intended to undermine a government or institution from within.

A female demon in folklore believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men.

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, especially in art or literature.

A long, complex musical composition for an orchestra, typically in multiple movements.

A striking, often artistic arrangement or display of people or elements.

A person or facility that treats animal hides to produce leather.

A way of carrying out a particular task, especially one that involves skill.

Causing extreme fear or dread.

A type of cloth or woven fabric, or the industry dealing with such materials.

Relating to the theater or dramatic performances; excessively dramatic or exaggerated in expression ...

The act of stealing someone else's property or possessions without permission.

A central idea, topic, or message explored throughout a piece of writing, art, or discussion.

A person, especially an actor, involved in theater or acting.

A long, thin strand of fiber used in sewing or weaving; a line of thought or narrative.

Having height, width, and depth; giving the illusion of depth and realism.

A thin, flat piece of baked clay, stone, or ceramic used for covering surfaces such as roofs or floo...

The name given to a book, film, or other work; a formal designation of status or nobility.

The trunk or main part of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

A serious disaster or a heartbreaking event; a genre of drama depicting serious events with a sad ou...

The guidance or instruction given by a tutor or mentor.

A student at a college or university who has not yet earned a degree.

A person who wanders from place to place without a permanent home or job.

In medieval times, a person holding land from a lord in exchange for military service; a subordinate...

To allow fresh air to enter and circulate in a space; to provide with a vent or means of airflow.

Used to emphasize the truth or accuracy of a statement, often intensifying a metaphor.

A truth that is considered universal or self-evident.

The everyday language spoken by people in a particular region or group.

Able to adapt or be used in many different ways.

A line or group of lines in a poem or song; a stanza. It can also refer to a section of a musical co...

Having thorough knowledge or skill in a particular subject; experienced.

The area near or surrounding a particular location.

A brief evocative description, scene, or episode, often in literature or film.

A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.

Having full, curved, and attractive physical features; also, giving or involving intense physical pl...

A person deeply devoted to a particular pursuit, cause, or leader; a devotee.

An instrument or device used to injure, defeat, or destroy, especially in combat.

To seek to gain the love of someone, especially with a proposal of marriage.

An old-fashioned term for a worker or builder, especially one who constructs something specific.